Italian Baked Chicken

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
1 egg (beaten)
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup marinara sauce
1 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped)
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. On a deep plate or pie dish combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lightly grease the baking sheet with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl add the beaten egg. Dip the chicken first into the egg and then coat with the breadcrumbs until evenly coated. Pat in any excess breadcrumbs. Place chicken breasts onto the baking sheet.
Place into the oven and bake at 425 degrees F. for 20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked (the internal temperature has reached 165 Degrees F.) and golden brown
Remove from the oven and spread a layer of ricotta cheese over the chicken breasts. Spread a layer of marinara sauce over the cheese and ½ tablespoon of fresh basil over the marinara sauce. Top with a layer of mozzarella cheese.
Place back into the oven and broil at 450 degrees F. for 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Top with additional basil and parmesan cheese if desired.